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so some people are giving more and deciding "i'm going to get the tax break now and do it while it's a good thing for sure" and some people are putting off the decision deciding they isle give more later. so we're seeing a mixed bag but it's a tough time because this is the time of year when most people are doing a lot of charitable giving. >> ifill: let me get your name right this time, jackie, and ask you about federal employees. they are affected by this. there are furloughs, cutbacks, tell me what people are thinking. >> well, federal employees are in the unuely bad position of facing peril regardless of whether there's a deal. or whether sequestration and the fiscal cliff occurs. >> ifill: the across-the-board cuts. why does it work that way? >> in the event no deal is made and we do have the automatic cuts known as sequestration starting in january, federal employees face job loss and in some situations-- certainly in the department of defense-- but throughout the federal government people will be furloued, forced to take unaid days o, anywhere from 20 to 50 days. we really don
so some people are giving more and deciding "i'm going to get the tax break now and do it while it's a good thing for sure" and some people are putting off the decision deciding they isle give more later. so we're seeing a mixed bag but it's a tough time because this is the time of year when most people are doing a lot of charitable giving. >> ifill: let me get your name right this time, jackie, and ask you about federal employees. they are affected by this. there are furloughs,...
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it included keeping the bush era tax break force the middle class but raising tax rates on incomes over 250,000 dollars a year. president also wants to extend unemployment benefits for some 2 million americans who will lose them in the new year. and a proposal would delay any spending cuts. the president asked for an up or down vote on his plan unless there is a counter proposal that will pass both the house and senate. a little more than an hour after the meeting began, several participants were seen leaving. >> and back at the capital the senate's democratic majority leader harry reid and republican minority leader mitch mcconnell offered their takes on the meeting. >> we had a good meeting down at the white house. we are engaged in discussions, the majority leader, myself and the white house, in t hopes that we can come forward as early as sunday and have a recommendation that i can make to my conference and the majority leader can make to his conference. and so we'll be working hard to try to see if we can get there in the next 24 hours. and so i'm hopeful and optimistic. >> whateve
it included keeping the bush era tax break force the middle class but raising tax rates on incomes over 250,000 dollars a year. president also wants to extend unemployment benefits for some 2 million americans who will lose them in the new year. and a proposal would delay any spending cuts. the president asked for an up or down vote on his plan unless there is a counter proposal that will pass both the house and senate. a little more than an hour after the meeting began, several participants...
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parker says oakland has already heavily invest in system to tax and regulate dispensaries. >> we laugh a great deal of time and energy and money setting up this system that is consistent with california law. and is a tragic way of the government's resources. >> but others say potash shops never should have been able to open 2349 first place. >> federal law, law of the land or is it law, that's the bottom line. >> carla lowe is citizens against legalization of marijuana. a lobbying group based in sacramento. pot is unsafe and ineffective. not a -- an 'digtive, dangerous drug. >> not a medicine. always been a joke, a cruel hoax, always has been, always will be. f.d.a. will never approved it for any product to be deemed a medicine. >> with the recent legalization of medical marijuana in washington and colorado national leaders are re-examining pot policies. the justice department soon expected to issue a response which now allow adults 21 and old torepossess up to one ounce legally. on capitol hill, senate judiciary chairman patrick leahy called for congressional hearings on the issue and
parker says oakland has already heavily invest in system to tax and regulate dispensaries. >> we laugh a great deal of time and energy and money setting up this system that is consistent with california law. and is a tragic way of the government's resources. >> but others say potash shops never should have been able to open 2349 first place. >> federal law, law of the land or is it law, that's the bottom line. >> carla lowe is citizens against legalization of marijuana....
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and i don't see it as a tax increase. taxes are going up under current law. i -- if pif i could stop them from going up for everyone i would. it takes a democratic senate, a democrat president to cooperate. it makes sense to save the maximum of taxpayers. that's not a tax increase, that's making perm what are temporary tax cuts for the overwhelming majority of americans. >> if there isn't a deal on fiscal cliff or if it's narrow, if it covers the bare minimum and there's a lot of issues still to be worked out, there's been a lot of disagreement about what that means in the short term, just say through january or february. do you think it would be catastrophic? do you think that there -- >> it's not -- >> it's been overstated? >> it's not catastrophic. but i think the failure to reach a larger deal will be something democrats look back and regret. once the revenue issue's taken care of -- and it will be taken care of quickly -- we're on to the real issues where we have leverage and they don't, that's spending and entitlement issues. there's a sequester itself,
and i don't see it as a tax increase. taxes are going up under current law. i -- if pif i could stop them from going up for everyone i would. it takes a democratic senate, a democrat president to cooperate. it makes sense to save the maximum of taxpayers. that's not a tax increase, that's making perm what are temporary tax cuts for the overwhelming majority of americans. >> if there isn't a deal on fiscal cliff or if it's narrow, if it covers the bare minimum and there's a lot of issues...
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and the american people know that restoring the bush tax cuts is not a tax cut. it's a continuation of the status quo of the last 12 years. as was done two years ago. when you allow some of those tax cuts to lapse, taxes are higher than they were before. so the idea that obama could run as a tax cutter when he's been demanding tax increases his entire presidency, and we're about to start the conversation of $1 trillion of obama care taxes over the next decade, obama and the democrats' tax cutters will be laughed out of the park. >> with respect, he's just won the election on that basis, hasn't he, that he would tax the rich more, and give away candies to those on $250,000 or below. you know, the democrats have long opposed the bush era tax cuts. but now they have this as a new pledge, simply to win power. >> well, interestingly, what's happened is the president has moved 98% of the way towards the republican position. he opposed the bush tax cuts. he said they were a bad idea, both in 2001 and 2003. and now he's talking about wanting to maintain 98% of them or so
and the american people know that restoring the bush tax cuts is not a tax cut. it's a continuation of the status quo of the last 12 years. as was done two years ago. when you allow some of those tax cuts to lapse, taxes are higher than they were before. so the idea that obama could run as a tax cutter when he's been demanding tax increases his entire presidency, and we're about to start the conversation of $1 trillion of obama care taxes over the next decade, obama and the democrats' tax...
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it raises taxes on wealthiest americans. house republicans are supposed to meet twice today about the bill no decision expected before that second decision to be held later in the day. we'll keep you posted live from the news room ktvu channel 2 news. >> some san francisco workers can expect slightly bigger paychecks starting today that's because the minimum wage just went up. it is now $10 and 55 cents of san francisco. 31 cents higher than last year. san francisco now has the nation's highest minimal wage. santa fe new mexico is no. 2 and 229. the state minimum wage in california is $8 an hour. >>> 4 years after the fatal shooting of oscar brant friend and family have gathered outside this station for a vigil. coming up we'll tell you about the gold graham's family has laid out for the new year. >> and is up in a few minutes to talk about the bay area's cool temperature. he'll tell you whether you need to keep the coat and scarf handy. the all night search for a hiker who was lost out in the cold what authorities are now s
it raises taxes on wealthiest americans. house republicans are supposed to meet twice today about the bill no decision expected before that second decision to be held later in the day. we'll keep you posted live from the news room ktvu channel 2 news. >> some san francisco workers can expect slightly bigger paychecks starting today that's because the minimum wage just went up. it is now $10 and 55 cents of san francisco. 31 cents higher than last year. san francisco now has the nation's...
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with higher taxes, california would spend less and tax r eceipts would drop. the loss of $11 billion in revenues in two years. the automatic spending cuts could affect thousands of jobs here in california. >>> optimism strikes a deal on a winning note. they break a five-day losing streak. the nasdaq scored a 2% gain with a 55 gain. >> they tell me they plan to take advantage of public transportation to get to and from their new year's party s afely. for many, new year's eve plans s, it's easier and cost efficient. we will take a cab and won't have to go anywhere. >> bart is running trains out of san francisco and extending service until 3 p.m. some lines will only stop at certain downtown stations. >> the point is to make sure they don't get overcrowded. >> muny is offering service. >> the bus lines including the 14, the 38 and the 5 will be r unning extended service throughout the night. >> they're adding service and will be free after 11 p.m. the last one leaves at 2:14. >> a lot of crazy people. dumb people. >> taxis will be in high demand, they are offerin
with higher taxes, california would spend less and tax r eceipts would drop. the loss of $11 billion in revenues in two years. the automatic spending cuts could affect thousands of jobs here in california. >>> optimism strikes a deal on a winning note. they break a five-day losing streak. the nasdaq scored a 2% gain with a 55 gain. >> they tell me they plan to take advantage of public transportation to get to and from their new year's party s afely. for many, new year's eve plans...
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we do allow tax returns, projections. credit unions do not charge an additional loan or processing fee. processing time, on a small loan, -- consumer loans probably a few days. because we require a business plan, sometimes it takes longer. business plans take a while. especially bank statements. we need to see consistent income coming in. so far, a credit union delinquent rate is quite low because we are working with a client. we want to keep that low and as part of our mission. there is no application fee. if you are interested in an application or information, i have brochures, or you can give us a call. >> thank you. next is marked with wells fargo. >> hello, i work for wells fargo bank. i cover the northern california region. i usually focus on about $350 -- $350,000 of sbe loans. last year, for 2010, i did 43 loans. so we are lending. i usually focus on six different types of loans. start-ups, business acquisitions, real estate purchases with ti's, working capital, a partner buyouts, business expansion. when i am loo
we do allow tax returns, projections. credit unions do not charge an additional loan or processing fee. processing time, on a small loan, -- consumer loans probably a few days. because we require a business plan, sometimes it takes longer. business plans take a while. especially bank statements. we need to see consistent income coming in. so far, a credit union delinquent rate is quite low because we are working with a client. we want to keep that low and as part of our mission. there is no...
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this is tax incentives. you have to have tax liability. you have to pay taxes to make this thing valuable to you, but most people do. the law is written at 30% of the cost you can have a tax credit of 30%. let's talk about real numbers. what am i paying now and what am i going to be paying in the future? if i can make money today on my monthly payment and go green, why not? solar kind of reverses the effect. it's like tax brackets. the return on investment typically is higher if you got a big bill. there is also another thing about time of use rates. i want to go over it very briefly. it does have some effect and you will hear it about on your bid. the time of use rate is a way that you tilts are trying to help -- utilities are trying to manage their peak demand. you charge people more during peak periods. you make it up to them by charging the low market rate off peak. this is off peak and you'll be charged a very low rate for it. at shoulder peak you'll be charged more. at on peak, you'll be charged the most, another shoulder, another of
this is tax incentives. you have to have tax liability. you have to pay taxes to make this thing valuable to you, but most people do. the law is written at 30% of the cost you can have a tax credit of 30%. let's talk about real numbers. what am i paying now and what am i going to be paying in the future? if i can make money today on my monthly payment and go green, why not? solar kind of reverses the effect. it's like tax brackets. the return on investment typically is higher if you got a big...
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and the alternative minimum tax got a tax for inflation. that shields an average of $300,000 each in higher taxings. get ready for a confusing tax season. >> it's very likely that people will not be able to file on time and not be able to get the refunds and that the computers will not be all set up to take in account the new laws that we think are being passed. >> reporter: house members are due back in the hospital at noon tomorrow and vote on the compromise bill that the senate just passed. sharon chen. >> reporter: breaking news out of sacramento tonight, five people have been shot at a new year's eve celebration along the river front. at least two have died. about 40,000 people were gathered for a fireworks show. so far there's no word on what triggered the shooting and there have been no arrests. police cancelled the midnight fireworks show that was scheduled tonight. >> an exciting and unexpected end to 2012 at international airport after a man hopped a fence and took off across the tarmac. it happened just before 8:00 tonight the ma
and the alternative minimum tax got a tax for inflation. that shields an average of $300,000 each in higher taxings. get ready for a confusing tax season. >> it's very likely that people will not be able to file on time and not be able to get the refunds and that the computers will not be all set up to take in account the new laws that we think are being passed. >> reporter: house members are due back in the hospital at noon tomorrow and vote on the compromise bill that the senate...
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we will actually looked beyond tax occurrence. that is one of the things we can do as a non-regulated lenders. we are able to look at cash- based businesses in some ways that would be difficult for a larger financial institutions. in terms of lending based on projections, we typically do not lie on -- rely on projections, but unless is a contract that has been awarded. we're really looking at what actually you already have in the household. in terms of credit, we want to see that your credit is currently in good standing, but a mix credit history is ok. that is another way we might differ from a more traditional lender. we want to see that currently, you have no unpaid tax liens, child support, or judgments. we have no automatic credits for cut off. we are more interested in the substance of a client and where they are today. if you have no credit within credit, we can work with that. a portly, and you will hear this from all small business leaders, and it is something to get in your head now, all of our loans are personally guara
we will actually looked beyond tax occurrence. that is one of the things we can do as a non-regulated lenders. we are able to look at cash- based businesses in some ways that would be difficult for a larger financial institutions. in terms of lending based on projections, we typically do not lie on -- rely on projections, but unless is a contract that has been awarded. we're really looking at what actually you already have in the household. in terms of credit, we want to see that your credit is...
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increpts that is baseline established and growth above that baseline of what pedestrian interest tax and so it's similar to increment financing and these are at the growth and tax of project's cause that otherwise go to the taxing entities pribblely the generally fund and we hold those proceeds to repay the investment and infrastructure. so no, to the proposed policy. there has been a long tradition both in the charter and in the burton act that the harbor fund is a self supporting the port is a self supporting enterprise and the city obviously, we pay for that was we purchase from the city and we want to maintain a balance so that the 50 city is not subsidizing the hash fund for our activities and the general services that we require from the city and so we have under taken a nexxus analysis in 2004 and eight that looks at the balance of payment and the next is the methodology that ports with long term leases where the tenants pay tax they pay ampleel tax to be provided these services like any other taxpayer and so the nexxus analysis looks at the unleased land and infrastructure on
increpts that is baseline established and growth above that baseline of what pedestrian interest tax and so it's similar to increment financing and these are at the growth and tax of project's cause that otherwise go to the taxing entities pribblely the generally fund and we hold those proceeds to repay the investment and infrastructure. so no, to the proposed policy. there has been a long tradition both in the charter and in the burton act that the harbor fund is a self supporting the port is...
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. >> late movement on a possible tax cut deal. new details on what could keep the nation from falling off the fiscal cliff. >> there is an app for just about everything, now, being cute on video. >>> there is movement in wad on a possibly tax cut deal that could avoid the dread td fiscal cliff. president met with house and senate leaders from both parties. president obama later revealed senate majority and minority leaders working behind closed doors right now to koum come up with a deal. he says he's optimistic but he talked about a back up plan. >> will urge senator read to bring a basic package to preproe detective the middle class from a hike. >> no details given but sources indicate the president did not make a new offer to republicans and pushed for a bill stopping looming tax increases on families earning less than $250,000 a year. >> a 24-year-old woman charged in qex killing of two volunteer firefighters in upstate new york on christmas eve. dawn nguyen accused of file filing a falsified business record, investigators say
. >> late movement on a possible tax cut deal. new details on what could keep the nation from falling off the fiscal cliff. >> there is an app for just about everything, now, being cute on video. >>> there is movement in wad on a possibly tax cut deal that could avoid the dread td fiscal cliff. president met with house and senate leaders from both parties. president obama later revealed senate majority and minority leaders working behind closed doors right now to koum come...
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tax hike would only fund the government for eight days. americans deserve to know, what does the president propose we do for the other 357 days of the year? >> reporter: president obama insists his plan on the table is fair. and it includes plenty of cuts to government spending. >> we just can't afford a politically self-inflicted wound to our economy. >> reporter: if sunday's negotiations don't pan out, the president says he's ready to propose his own scaled-back tax bill that would block tax increases for all but the wealthy and preserve expiring unemployment benefits. >> for those of us who invest in the stock market, it's disgusting to watch them jockey around with our money. >> reporter: missing in all the last-minute negotiations is talk of the $1.2 trillion of mandatory spending cuts scheduled to go into effect tuesday. cbs news, washington. >> if the government does go over the cliff, the impact on the aviation industry could be disastrous and it could have a domino effect on the economy. the transportation security administration
tax hike would only fund the government for eight days. americans deserve to know, what does the president propose we do for the other 357 days of the year? >> reporter: president obama insists his plan on the table is fair. and it includes plenty of cuts to government spending. >> we just can't afford a politically self-inflicted wound to our economy. >> reporter: if sunday's negotiations don't pan out, the president says he's ready to propose his own scaled-back tax bill...
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tax to 7.5% for four years. california voters okayed the hike to safe schools from deeper cuts. >> i have a 17-year-old daughter and grandchildren going to be in school. whatever we've got to do, we'll dig in deeper to help. >> not everyone is happy with another tax hike. >> in the looking forward to it. this n reason for it to improve things but i never see it going towards that. >> also, help for senior citizens modeled after the amber alert a silver alert for anyone 65 or older who is missing and in great danger because of the medical conditions like alzheimer's. families typically have to wait 24 hours to file a report. >> silver alert law just super sides all of that. and puts the enforcement into action. looking for senior who's are lost. >> and in 2013 changing some driving laws. lots of californians using smart phones you'll be able to whip out proof of insurance on those devices. mike dobson loves this idea. >> is. >> this is with you all the time what. a wonderful thing f you vit with you, we can have
tax to 7.5% for four years. california voters okayed the hike to safe schools from deeper cuts. >> i have a 17-year-old daughter and grandchildren going to be in school. whatever we've got to do, we'll dig in deeper to help. >> not everyone is happy with another tax hike. >> in the looking forward to it. this n reason for it to improve things but i never see it going towards that. >> also, help for senior citizens modeled after the amber alert a silver alert for anyone...
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>> no, it wouldn't align with a kind of 60% ami tax credit and, in fact, the program prevents you from meeting your inclusionary obligation through the taking advantage of other subsidies. so we wouldn't see that alignment. >> so they are generally done not with other subsidies? >> that is my understanding. the 70% threshold is in the code. these are great questions and policy questions to come back and address, but our procedures manual update doesn't contemplate a change to that. >> i wasn't familiar with the offsite ami was encouraged. there is some reason if the ami is lower off-site, that is some rationale to have them offsite? >> i can come back and report on that. i think it's a very fair question. certainly on the face of it it means to get deeper affordable, . >> i'm sorry, deputy city attorney susan cleveland knowles, just to correct one thing mr. adams just said, the current code does not provides that if you are doing a tax-exempt project you are not subject to the inclusionary housing program at all. the ordinance that you will hear in your next item puts the tax exemption
>> no, it wouldn't align with a kind of 60% ami tax credit and, in fact, the program prevents you from meeting your inclusionary obligation through the taking advantage of other subsidies. so we wouldn't see that alignment. >> so they are generally done not with other subsidies? >> that is my understanding. the 70% threshold is in the code. these are great questions and policy questions to come back and address, but our procedures manual update doesn't contemplate a change to...
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you will get a tax credit. if you need to make changes in the structure of your premises, there are also tax credits for that. most of these cases start with a letter. a demand letter. that is usually signed not by a lawyer, but by it up plaintive. the plaintiff may not be a professional plaintiff. that does not make any difference. the defense has been tried in court. is a civil rights statute. -- it is a civil rights statute. they can be a perfectly legitimate plaintiffs to bring a lawsuit, and there are a number of people who belong to disability organizations that actually, that is what their livelihood is, bringing these lawsuits. the gentleman over here, who was also a lawyer knows of at least one case involving two lawsuits. they started all neighborhoods. the target places like san francisco because this is an old city with old buildings, virtually none of which comply. we only have new construction that would be billed to 1988 compliance standards, usually. whatever kind of business you have, the build
you will get a tax credit. if you need to make changes in the structure of your premises, there are also tax credits for that. most of these cases start with a letter. a demand letter. that is usually signed not by a lawyer, but by it up plaintive. the plaintiff may not be a professional plaintiff. that does not make any difference. the defense has been tried in court. is a civil rights statute. -- it is a civil rights statute. they can be a perfectly legitimate plaintiffs to bring a lawsuit,...
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the estate tax would rise. at today's prices, it could be worth 8 million. >> you are wealthy, right? but it's all in the dirt. you know. we are dirt rich, cash poor. >> reporter: for the pages, more than money is at take. they want the land of their past to be part of their future. john blackstone, napa valley. >>> log onto cbssf.com. >>> heightened patrols for drunk drivers are getting underway starting tonight. agencies will set up dui chick points. the drunk driving crack down comes as the depate is proposing tougher penalties for repeat offenders. devices to prevent a car from starting if the driver is intoxicated. >> we need to do more to save lives. >> statewide, the chp made close to 1200dui arrests during the holidays. >>> another friday night road hazard, critical mass taking to the streets. only a handful of bicyclists showed up tonight in san francisco. this year marks the event's 20th year. >> checking out the headlines, three more murders brings oakland's homicide rate to it's highist since 2006.
the estate tax would rise. at today's prices, it could be worth 8 million. >> you are wealthy, right? but it's all in the dirt. you know. we are dirt rich, cash poor. >> reporter: for the pages, more than money is at take. they want the land of their past to be part of their future. john blackstone, napa valley. >>> log onto cbssf.com. >>> heightened patrols for drunk drivers are getting underway starting tonight. agencies will set up dui chick points. the drunk...
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harry reid and he are working on a scaled down agreement that focuses on avoiding a middle class tax hike. the plan is to send it to the senate for a vote sunday and then to the house. john boehner had no comment. both sides remain at odds over the democrats' instance that the wealthy pay more in taxes. >> chris: it would only fund the government for 8 days. what does the president propose we do for the other 357 days? >> reporter: president obama insists his plan on the tablt is fair and it include -- table is fair and includes plenty. cuts to spending. >> we can't afford a politically self-conflicted wound to our economy. >> reporter: if the negotiations don't pan out, the president is ready to propose his own scaled back bill that would block tax increases for all but the wealthy and preserve expiring unemployment benefits. with the deficit ticking higher, patience is wearing thin. >> for those of us that invest in the stock market, it's disgusting to watch them jockey around with our money. we're affected every day. >> reporter: missing in all the last-minute negotiations is talk
harry reid and he are working on a scaled down agreement that focuses on avoiding a middle class tax hike. the plan is to send it to the senate for a vote sunday and then to the house. john boehner had no comment. both sides remain at odds over the democrats' instance that the wealthy pay more in taxes. >> chris: it would only fund the government for 8 days. what does the president propose we do for the other 357 days? >> reporter: president obama insists his plan on the tablt is...
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we had a series of tax cuts that are expiring. if we let them expire, it means there will be a huge tax cut, mostly hitting the middle class and the working poor. and the upper incomes, the people in that category have done so well that even they say they would have to talk to their accountant before they even knew there was any impact on their tax bill. so we can come together now, the president's favored limit would be 250 thiewts meaning -- 250 thoots, meaning -- $250,000, everybody up to $250,000 gets a tax break, 100% of the people. those with higher incomes would go back to the tax rates that prevailed when bill clinton was president. why the other side, you know, is horrified by that is perplexing to me. because i look back at the clint era, i was here. that's a long time ago. i was here. i came to the senate. with senator feinstein when bill clinton was president and he faced similar issues in that we had a deficit that was getting out of control, a debt that was getting out of control. we needed to have growth, and so he
we had a series of tax cuts that are expiring. if we let them expire, it means there will be a huge tax cut, mostly hitting the middle class and the working poor. and the upper incomes, the people in that category have done so well that even they say they would have to talk to their accountant before they even knew there was any impact on their tax bill. so we can come together now, the president's favored limit would be 250 thiewts meaning -- 250 thoots, meaning -- $250,000, everybody up to...
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and income taxes on the state's top earners. the fiscal cliff would add to that, hitting all americans with higher taxes. >> i don't know there is a word to describe how pissed the public is going to be, nobody going to be happy to see that happen. >> if taxes go up on everybody it is not going to be a happy time but i think that is inevitably what is going to happen. >> the tax policy center says the lowest income people will shrink over 3%, average owners 4% and top earns about six%, secretary of state hillary clinton is expected to return to work next week, a spokesman for her says she continues to recuperate at home and well resume her work schedule next week. doctors say she contracted a stomach virus and became dehydrated and fainted and hit her head and diagnosed with a concussion and has not been seen in public since. >>> the contra costa fire county district has scheduled meetings to discuss fire station closure, four of the 28 stations are set to close on january 15th in those areas. the fire chief and board members wi
and income taxes on the state's top earners. the fiscal cliff would add to that, hitting all americans with higher taxes. >> i don't know there is a word to describe how pissed the public is going to be, nobody going to be happy to see that happen. >> if taxes go up on everybody it is not going to be a happy time but i think that is inevitably what is going to happen. >> the tax policy center says the lowest income people will shrink over 3%, average owners 4% and top earns...
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earned-income tax credit. earned-income tax credit is a measure passed during the reagan administration which said that we would give working families a tax benefit for working. earned-income tax credit. and that is probably, as president reagan described it, the best way to eliminate reduced poverty in our nation. so the earned-income tax credit has been extended for five years. the child tax credit, which does exactly what it says, says to families with children, we will give you a tax credit to help you raise those children, that too was renewed for another five years. and a provision in the law which was added by senator schumer of new york years ago which helps working families to pay for college education, that too was included in this measure. so from a working family perspective, there are many good and important elements that were included in this measure. we also considered a lot of other tax measures, some of which i liked and some i didn't like. one of them in particular, the estate tax, is a tax t
earned-income tax credit. earned-income tax credit is a measure passed during the reagan administration which said that we would give working families a tax benefit for working. earned-income tax credit. and that is probably, as president reagan described it, the best way to eliminate reduced poverty in our nation. so the earned-income tax credit has been extended for five years. the child tax credit, which does exactly what it says, says to families with children, we will give you a tax credit...
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if it doesn't, virtually everybody's income taxes will go up. the average family would pay an extra $3,462 in 2014. and farm programs would expire, potentially doubling the price of milk, and if congress doesn't pass new bill? >> we'll come back with a new congress on january 4th and the first bill on the floor will be to cut taxes on middle class families. >> the bargaining continues tonight. >> the fremont please chief has called it quits. he was worked in law enforcement for more than four decade. he will be replaced by the captain. the chief will stay on the job for the next four months to help the transition. >> in two days you'll see new laws take effect in california, one law for private space travel. >> we'll break down this incredible video that show planes crashing into a freeway. >> leigh: i'm leigh glaser. will there be rain for the all-important new year's night? we'll take a look at the >> break new. hillary clinton has been admitted to the hospital with a blood clot stemming from a concussion she received this month. the doctors f
if it doesn't, virtually everybody's income taxes will go up. the average family would pay an extra $3,462 in 2014. and farm programs would expire, potentially doubling the price of milk, and if congress doesn't pass new bill? >> we'll come back with a new congress on january 4th and the first bill on the floor will be to cut taxes on middle class families. >> the bargaining continues tonight. >> the fremont please chief has called it quits. he was worked in law enforcement...
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we'll explain his plan for averting a tax hike. >> thank you for calling. >> i team reveals why a state agency is too busy to take your calls. >>> a late afternoon meeting brings progress towards avoiding the fiscal cliff. tonight abc 7 news mark matthews has been looking into the cost governoring over the live cliff. >> remember, last year it? was part of a deal to end the debt ceiling crisis. congress agreed to steep a spending cuts going into reduce the deficit. cuts now are just around the corner. >> the president says he's optimistic but did f.a deal can not be reached he'll tell hairy reid to introduce a fall back bill. >> put a bill making sure tax on middle class families don't goup, that unemployment is available for two million people z that lays ground work for additional deficit reductions and economic growth steps we can take in the new year. >> the bill, as the president calls bare minimum isn't what many hoped for, pushing off until next year, larger pron lems of dealing with the cuts. the study by george mason university found cuts will result in two million jobs lost an
we'll explain his plan for averting a tax hike. >> thank you for calling. >> i team reveals why a state agency is too busy to take your calls. >>> a late afternoon meeting brings progress towards avoiding the fiscal cliff. tonight abc 7 news mark matthews has been looking into the cost governoring over the live cliff. >> remember, last year it? was part of a deal to end the debt ceiling crisis. congress agreed to steep a spending cuts going into reduce the deficit....
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people dumped tax returns, pictures of old lovers and anything that wreaks of 2012. a giant shredder, a dumpster and a rubber mallet were on hand to help people complete their mission. the event really is to say good- bye to past worries and fears. >>> a california -- california fans of the 1950s, '60s and '70s have a new way to show it, on cars. the dmv will start selling replica license plate designs from those years and the plates aren't just for classic car owners. they can be ordered for any type of vehicle. >> you can have it on your prius, you can have it on your -- you know, your new camaro. you can have it on anything, right? >> that's cool. a new way for california to make money. the legacy license plates cost $50 whether you personalize them or not. they're available to preorder starting on january 1st. i like that good riddance day. >> you know, the first car i ever bought, my '64mgb which we used on "eye on the bay," i had it in high school and it still has the first license plates. >> really. >> it came with it. i didn't buy it when it was new. i just s
people dumped tax returns, pictures of old lovers and anything that wreaks of 2012. a giant shredder, a dumpster and a rubber mallet were on hand to help people complete their mission. the event really is to say good- bye to past worries and fears. >>> a california -- california fans of the 1950s, '60s and '70s have a new way to show it, on cars. the dmv will start selling replica license plate designs from those years and the plates aren't just for classic car owners. they can be...
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taxing the hell out of anyone who dares go out there and makes money. maybe i should start in illegal business. advise me as my criminal defense attorney. >> you will be the are an awful -- hon., wonderful person that you are. melissa: there is no penalty. >> it takes five minutes to develop an l.l. seat. limited liability company that you can develop online. it takes five minutes. what you need to do is in a regulatory fashion the police have to monitor a better so they can coordinate with each other so that they can crack down, break it down, and prevent people from selling whenever it is, what a personal services, whether it'sandbags, or whether it's anything else that's inappropriate, illegal, unlawful. melissa: you think people should be worried about running illegal businesses online? >> have to tell you, if it is an online business you have a much better probability of driving in it, ding it, becoming enough to been york, and succeeding than if you opened the shop but everyone could see a year. it's a big problem. melissa: give me your advice. >>
taxing the hell out of anyone who dares go out there and makes money. maybe i should start in illegal business. advise me as my criminal defense attorney. >> you will be the are an awful -- hon., wonderful person that you are. melissa: there is no penalty. >> it takes five minutes to develop an l.l. seat. limited liability company that you can develop online. it takes five minutes. what you need to do is in a regulatory fashion the police have to monitor a better so they can...
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and the estate tax, that was a big sticking point for lawmakers, and now the tax rate goes up to 40% for estates that are valued over $5 million. so if you're under $5 million, you skated there too. other key points are an extension of the long-term unemployment benefits. the renewal of tuition and child care tax credits and then something called the doc fix. it reimburses doctors who take medicare patients. and what about the automatic spending cuts that were supposed to go into effect today? doomsday, yikes. they put those off. but only for two months. that's the plan that the senate stayed up real, real late to accomplish. but it's time for the house to have its say. you didn't think it was over, did you? correspondent dana bash is on capitol hill. she works late shs she works early. she hasn't stopped. this has been a frustrating several weeks for people. it seemed there was some good will. especially with the vote. that's the senate. how different might things be when it comes to the house or do we even have an idea? >> reporter: e we don't have an idea yet. just the fact that t
and the estate tax, that was a big sticking point for lawmakers, and now the tax rate goes up to 40% for estates that are valued over $5 million. so if you're under $5 million, you skated there too. other key points are an extension of the long-term unemployment benefits. the renewal of tuition and child care tax credits and then something called the doc fix. it reimburses doctors who take medicare patients. and what about the automatic spending cuts that were supposed to go into effect today?...
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embassy maintained there were not liable to pay because they said it was a charge but they call it the tax. robert tuttle arrived for his credentials they went through the formalities then the informal discussion and she said, and stand you think the congestion charge is the tax? she said it is and she said of course, it is. the diplomatic corps turned white at the prospect but that is very unusual. with her relationship with american presidents, she bonded with them on a personal basis but nothing to do with politics. >>host: with several instances you indicated she has a wicked sense of humor. >>guest: she does. she spends a lot of time in scotland is a great mimic and does a good gordon brown. but her sense of humor is subtle and dried and one of my favorite examples back in 2003 an american lady was in waiting celebrating her 70th birthday held at a nightclub on the square. the queen was very excited because she had not been to a nightclub since the 1940's when she was married. she had a wonderful time and was seated next to lord salisbury one of the most illustrious aristocrats and th
embassy maintained there were not liable to pay because they said it was a charge but they call it the tax. robert tuttle arrived for his credentials they went through the formalities then the informal discussion and she said, and stand you think the congestion charge is the tax? she said it is and she said of course, it is. the diplomatic corps turned white at the prospect but that is very unusual. with her relationship with american presidents, she bonded with them on a personal basis but...
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the sales tax increased by one quarter of 1% all because of prop 30. it increased the sales tax rate to 7.5%, one-cent one cent for every $4 you spend. >> it's going to add up. we spend a lot especially for young kids. i'm only 21 and i spend money like it's nothing. >> well, some local cities have even higher taxes. you see them here in the bay area, taxes in el cerrito and union city alone are at 9.5%. >>> it turns out that the health of the economy could actually influence whether a child picks up unhealthy habits. scientists at the state university of new york found children who grow up when unemployment rates are high are more likely to drink, smoke and use marijuana in their teens. researchers want doctors to consider their study when dealing with children born during this most recent recession. >>> and if you partied too hard last night you might want to buy some asparagus. we have sign it is in korea who apparently analyzed the vegetable's chemical compounds and believe that the amino acids and minerals in asparagus can replenish the body to re
the sales tax increased by one quarter of 1% all because of prop 30. it increased the sales tax rate to 7.5%, one-cent one cent for every $4 you spend. >> it's going to add up. we spend a lot especially for young kids. i'm only 21 and i spend money like it's nothing. >> well, some local cities have even higher taxes. you see them here in the bay area, taxes in el cerrito and union city alone are at 9.5%. >>> it turns out that the health of the economy could actually...
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there is only a week left to avoid the tax hikes and spending cuts that will impact almost every single american. tonight, the democratic senate leader might take the lead in crafting the compromise to prevent the tax hikes on at least the middle tax cut, which is the president's pardon plea. >>> and one of the president's last acts before leaving washington, caught some of the holiday travelers off guard today. the reporter, on how an unexpected federal holiday took on some christmas vacations. >> really upset. at this point i don't know what to do now. we just need to wait. we've been here for 7:30 in the morning. >> reporter: stranded on christmas eve, it's the same story for dozens who were suppose to have renewed or pick up passports today. they had appointments scheduled for today, including this one. and he was separated from his family as he is suppose to catch a flight to mexico tomorrow. and to see his wife and 2-year- old. >> it's extremely frustrating, disappointing that we won't be able to see them. from my daughter for christmas. >> reporter: and they were suppose to be op
there is only a week left to avoid the tax hikes and spending cuts that will impact almost every single american. tonight, the democratic senate leader might take the lead in crafting the compromise to prevent the tax hikes on at least the middle tax cut, which is the president's pardon plea. >>> and one of the president's last acts before leaving washington, caught some of the holiday travelers off guard today. the reporter, on how an unexpected federal holiday took on some christmas...
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changing from a payroll tax to a gross receipts tax, where it is not based on the number of employees you have and how much they are paid, but how much business you have, your business, is a better tax structure that does not harm businesses to hire more people. harman is a strong word, but does not attach the tax to your number of employees. it is a better structure, i believe. we do a lot of things to support businesses. muni improvements happening downtown, in the more distant parts of the city. supporting businesses. infrastructure we are putting in, sidewalks, lighting. all of this is important to businesses. lots of concentration on that in the downtown area. i see it as one of the big thing that we offer. we also have a pretty city. that attracts a lot of businesses. we have certain parts of the city that have really great thinking going on. you see california, as of state. our hospitals attract a lot of minds and attention. -- uc california, sf state. >> it looks like we are just about of time. thank you for being on your district supervisor. we have been talking to supervisor
changing from a payroll tax to a gross receipts tax, where it is not based on the number of employees you have and how much they are paid, but how much business you have, your business, is a better tax structure that does not harm businesses to hire more people. harman is a strong word, but does not attach the tax to your number of employees. it is a better structure, i believe. we do a lot of things to support businesses. muni improvements happening downtown, in the more distant parts of the...
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middle income tax pairs will not see their taxes go up, income taxes go up and a lot of the cuts that are in the sequestration are simply put off for two months. so we are going to have another showdown here in february and march. >> can you give us an idea what kind of feedback you got from constituents in northern california? and give us a little idea what the weekend was like in the chapel ber, how many hours. it must have been crazy in the chamber. >> well, the constituents in northern california want us to work together and get things done. and what happened in the last couple of days in the house was almost nothing. the action was over in the senate between the senate and the white house. vice president biden and mcconnell ultimately worked out a deal. and the house is in a situation now where it's take it or leave it. we're going to be taking it. basically, we have been marking time for the last three or four days in the house as i think most people know, there was a total breakdown in the house of representatives before christmas. speaker boehner proposed his plan b. that did
middle income tax pairs will not see their taxes go up, income taxes go up and a lot of the cuts that are in the sequestration are simply put off for two months. so we are going to have another showdown here in february and march. >> can you give us an idea what kind of feedback you got from constituents in northern california? and give us a little idea what the weekend was like in the chapel ber, how many hours. it must have been crazy in the chamber. >> well, the constituents in...
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. >> reporter: they put off spending cuts for two months and keeps off bush tax cuts for people earning less than $450,000. senator harry reid said their goal was to protect america's middle-class. >> middle-class families will wake up today to the assurance their taxes will not go up 2,200 dollars each. they will have the certainty of how they will pay for groceries and car payments all during next year. >> mitch mcconnel agreed to the measure rather than let the middle-class suffer. >> we don't think they should be going up on everyone but we all knew if we didn't come to an agreement it would go up on everyone and we were not going to let that happen. >> the bill will also extend joplin less benefits and everything matters with the house of representatives when it reconvene this morning. >>> the president said while neither democrats nor republicans got everything they wanted, this agreement is the right thing for our country and the house should pass it without delay. >>> they also have the so called dairy cliff and it provides milk prices up to $8 per gallon. >>> and san francisco'
. >> reporter: they put off spending cuts for two months and keeps off bush tax cuts for people earning less than $450,000. senator harry reid said their goal was to protect america's middle-class. >> middle-class families will wake up today to the assurance their taxes will not go up 2,200 dollars each. they will have the certainty of how they will pay for groceries and car payments all during next year. >> mitch mcconnel agreed to the measure rather than let the middle-class...
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. >> so local governments have even higher taxes and the bay area taxes in el cerrito and union city are now at 9.5%. >>> there are also a number of new laws set to go into effect today. drivers in california can now text and email while driving if they use a voice-operated system. other laws restrict banks from pursuing so-called dual track foreclosures. and there are also several measures designed to ensure the safety of natural gas pipeline. but there's one contested measure that's still on hold a ban on gay conversion therapy. it will not go into effect because of a federal appeals court issuing a stay. >>> chp out in force last night looking for anyone who shouldn't be on the roads and here's a sobering thought. a dui can cost you up to $7,000. cbs reporter mark strassmann shows how some new technology could put the brakes on drunk driving. >>> reporter: >> so we want to take this device and implement it in the car. >> reporter: bud is leading a team creating technology that might prevent 10,000 drunk driving deaths a year. unlike this existing breathalyzer test for convicted dr
. >> so local governments have even higher taxes and the bay area taxes in el cerrito and union city are now at 9.5%. >>> there are also a number of new laws set to go into effect today. drivers in california can now text and email while driving if they use a voice-operated system. other laws restrict banks from pursuing so-called dual track foreclosures. and there are also several measures designed to ensure the safety of natural gas pipeline. but there's one contested measure...
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people are here to make tax deadline its the last day for tax write off. it's not the only reason why i donate but, why not? >> goodwill says tax write off is more an incentive in some areas than other autos research has shown it's more important in sanwó6) mateo couny n marin, it's the environment. san francisco, it's the environment. but the way we help people. >> the region is generous, people in the bay area give more than 20 million pounds of stuff each year. a good chunk comes in this week. workers here say the stuff is good. >> we get chanel, prada, we get michael kors. what you find at macy's and blooming daels you'll also find at goodwill. >> check it out. they had to bring in police officers to help with traffic. they say the turn out has been better than they expected and will be herefmj2Ñ at mission stt until 5:00 this afternoon. >> pope benedict call forward medication and reflection. 85-year-old pope says there more good news than bad news in the world even in the bad grabs more headlines and urged followers to tick a step back from negativ
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as we near that fiscal cliff, six days now until higher taxes for all. will there be a deal? also tonight, an abc news exclusive. barbara walters at the white house. asking michelle obama if she'll run for office next. and a personal question, too. >> how do you keep the fire going? >> hmm. that's a good question. >>> made in america.
as we near that fiscal cliff, six days now until higher taxes for all. will there be a deal? also tonight, an abc news exclusive. barbara walters at the white house. asking michelle obama if she'll run for office next. and a personal question, too. >> how do you keep the fire going? >> hmm. that's a good question. >>> made in america.
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either way, it could be a long way down. >> higher taxes in 2013. >> 2013, taxes go up. >> several tax breaks expire and the tax policy center estimates the average household would face a tax hike of almost $3,500 in the new year. >> that means less money to buy groceries and pay the bills. >> consequence number two, delayed refunds. >> as many as 1 million taxpayers may get their money back late without a fix to the alternative minimum tax. consequence number three, automatic spending cuts. about $110 billion has to be slashed from the budgets across the board. >> the secretary of defense says it will decimate our ability to defend this nation. >> consequence number four, jobless benefits end. that have been extended before, but without another extension, 2 million people could lose them. that brings us to consequence no. 5, the u.s. economy. as markets react, the cbo forecasts a slowdown in economic growth and a skyrocketing unemployment rate that could reach 9.1% by year's end. in other words, we head towards another recession. that prediction according to economist and head of the
either way, it could be a long way down. >> higher taxes in 2013. >> 2013, taxes go up. >> several tax breaks expire and the tax policy center estimates the average household would face a tax hike of almost $3,500 in the new year. >> that means less money to buy groceries and pay the bills. >> consequence number two, delayed refunds. >> as many as 1 million taxpayers may get their money back late without a fix to the alternative minimum tax. consequence...
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, anything to raise revenue by taxes, tax cuts. anything they say is going to hurt somebody, and that will be less of boats for them. i agree with the term limits. i believe we should drop the gerrymandering by getting rid of the party affiliations when you fill out your voter registration. if you don't have a party affiliation, they cannot tell who you are going to vote for. thank you for taking my call. >> thank you for calling in this evening. roger from orlando, please go ahead, republican. >> i just want to say we will never get up this fiscal mess until the democrats understand that you cannot spend more money than you have. families have to live with a so does the country. send it back to the senate's and their them not to pass it, and say happy new year. kreps philip and alabama, independent line. good evening -- philip in alabama. >> the people of this country have created this mess we are in. we are the ones that elected yahoos who are sitting there right now, not accomplishing one thing. we should have stayed out of iraq
, anything to raise revenue by taxes, tax cuts. anything they say is going to hurt somebody, and that will be less of boats for them. i agree with the term limits. i believe we should drop the gerrymandering by getting rid of the party affiliations when you fill out your voter registration. if you don't have a party affiliation, they cannot tell who you are going to vote for. thank you for taking my call. >> thank you for calling in this evening. roger from orlando, please go ahead,...
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take things for granted without having empirical data we have this habit that we can just spend the tax payers money. i know farmers in the mid-west who are paid not to till the land while half the land they grow corn which when the final product comes out costs $74 a gallon. tank clean energy. so we need to go deeper into it. it's not to say that the deliberation here favors that we do the right thing. we really need to do the right hing with empirical data, not with fluff, and as one who is a philosopher and i go really deep into things and read stuff i will not tolerate fluff. i will expose it. i will shine light where there is darkness. thank you very much. >> thank you. any other members of the public would like to comment? seeing none. we will close public comment. and madam clerk do we have any other items before us? >> no mr. chr app >> welcome to "culturewire." today we are at recology. they are celebrate 20 years of one of the most incredibly unique artist residency programs. we are here to learn more from one of the resident artists. welcome to the show, deborah. tell us h
take things for granted without having empirical data we have this habit that we can just spend the tax payers money. i know farmers in the mid-west who are paid not to till the land while half the land they grow corn which when the final product comes out costs $74 a gallon. tank clean energy. so we need to go deeper into it. it's not to say that the deliberation here favors that we do the right thing. we really need to do the right hing with empirical data, not with fluff, and as one who is a...